Neil's Graduation

University commencement was on Thursday, April 24th. Elder Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was our guest speaker. He talked about learning how to love learning and service. He advised the graduates to continue learning and serving for all the years to come. Friday was the Marriot School of Managment's convocation. Dean of the school, Ned Hill, pointed out the uniqueness of BYU students by recognizing the large majority of graduates who were returned missionaries, spoke more than one language, were married, found their spouse at BYU, and/or had children. What a blessing it is to get an education from such a prestigous and honorable school. Neil's family and I are so proud of him!

Neil and Dad Andersen with Ned Hill, the Dean of the Marriot School of Management

Neil earned a Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems

Me and my graduate!

The Marriot School hosted an open house for all the graduates and their families.

Neil was pleased to have his "in-laws" come all the way from northern Wyoming to celebrate with us. They brought onesies, booties, socks and other baby accessories from half the state who has all heard about the soon arrival of our baby girl. Mom says, "No one in the state of Wyoming is excited for this baby"... Mom and Dad Andersen brought Matt and Spencer from Arizona to join in on the fun. James, who is about to get married in May took time out of his busy schedule of wedding planning, working, and moving out of his apartment just in time to watch his brother receive his diploma.

Also in attendance in Neil's fan club were my grandparents, the Bowmans, from California, Neil's grandparents, the Bennions, from Utah and Neil's brother CLayton and his wife Amber Andersen. Neil sure has an excellent support group!